Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement



Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Using a flat bladed tool, remove the shoulder/seat belt guide adjuster cover (1).




2. Remove the shoulder/seat belt guide retaining bolt from the shoulder belt guide adjuster.
3. Remove the shoulder/seat belt guide from the shoulder belt guide adjuster.
4. Remove the front door upper pillar garnish molding.




5. Remove the front door lower pillar garnish molding.
6. Disengage the front seat belt retractor guide (4) from the pillar.
7. Remove the shoulder/seat belt retractor bolt (2) from the lower pillar.
8. Remove the shoulder/seat belt retractor (1) assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the shoulder/seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the shoulder/seat belt retractor retaining bolt to the lower pillar.

Tighten the shoulder/seat belt retractor retaining bolt to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

3. Install the front door lower pillar garnish molding.
4. Install the front door upper pillar garnish molding.




5. Install the shoulder/seat belt guide to the shoulder belt guide adjuster.
6. Install the upper shoulder/seat belt guide retaining bolt to the vehicle.

Tighten the upper shoulder/seat belt guide retaining bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




7. Install the shoulder/seat belt guide to the guide adjuster cover (1).